(Warning: Mentions of rape, soft violence.)
'(Y/n),' I started, eyes wandering over to hers as she sensed up, 'I hope you've been keeping notes this time.' I could vaguely hear the other students letting out quiet "ooh"s as she gazed down at her book, obviously realising she hadn't.
'I-I'm sorry, sir...'
'Please stay after class.'
I was already beginning to feel giddy in my chest as I thought about it. I love how she constantly fumbled with her things when I got close to her. I loved her awkward little steps, I loved all of her. I gave her detentions for that reason. I loved her, and I wanted to keep her close to me no matter what. 'U-Um, s-sir? A-Actually I h-have detention with Mr Williams a-after class...s-so I...c-can't, um...'
I began to feel a grate eeriness loom over me.
'What for?'
'(Y/n) started screaming in the middle of class!'
'Shut up, you miserable little twerp!' I snapped angrily, forcing the whole class to go silent. I looked back over at (Y/n), gesturing for her to come over to my desk. She gently lifted herself from her seat, shakily stepping towards me until she was close enough that I could smell the deodorant she used. It was one of the cheap Moxy brands that gave out free samples outside of the store she went to. I slowly got to my feet and asked her to follow me outside, to which she agreed. The moment we were out of the classroom, I spoke. 'What happened?'
'T-They, um...s-started playing a v-video a-about...a-about consent in class a-and I-I b-began to t-think about...' I quickly began to understand what she was talking about, but let her finish anyway. 'M-My dad's friend s-sometimes c-come over a-and he...h-he lets them...'
'Have you told anybody about this?'
'N-No...only y-you...' I tried my best not to smile when she informed me I was the only person who knew about this. I felt special, especially when she began to tear up. 'I-I'm scared t-that if I tell a-anyone, the other k-kids will-'
'Don't worry, I will fix it. I'll fix everything.'
'Y-You will?' She sniffled, head shooting up to look at me as I smiled and nodded.
'Of course. Maybe when this issue is resolved, you'll remember to take notes.' I joked through the absolute infuriation that burnt in my stomach like a forest fire. She laughed a little before nodding and using the back of her wrist to wipe away her tears.
'T-Thank you, sir...'
'My name is Ryan. Feel free to refer to me as such, if it makes you more comfortable.'